The Daily Discourse

So many of you our listeners have been raising your concerns about the deteriorating state of society. Just yesterday (Friday) we spoke on the open line about violence in schools. Some you suggested that we start by fixing the family structure. Our guest is an Africologist and she believes that there’s a lot we can learn from our elders that could help in restoring order and respect in our communi...

The 13th Southern African Railway Association is currently taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre under the theme: Boosting Continental Trade via Rail.  One of the main challenges that were raised are that of investment in the sector which will ultimately lead to job creation. One of the major players in the sector is Gibela Rail which has expressed enthusiasm and success in how they've man...

Ever since we’ve started the Municipal Watch feature on this show, we’ve come across so many instances where the Municipal Manager is embroiled in controversy. Either they are appointed wrongly without following proper procedures or part of a political faction. Who exactly appoints a municipal manager and what role are they playing in the running of the municipality? Also why do so many of them fi...

Elinor Sisulu joins us in the studio to talk about the remarkable contributions women have made to South African literature. She’s an author herself and human rights activist sharing the collective journey of women who have fought to have their stories heard and their perspectives valued. The South African Literary Awards has been at the forefront of celebrating the talents of numerous women write...

Luthando Mzilakazi joins us again this morning and this time she’s talking about retirement readiness. What should you know and understand about it? She joins us now in studio to talk on the subject…. Guest: Luthando Mzilikazi - Founder of a financial education brand called Money Views

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa commended the people of Zinbabwe for not bowing to pressure calling on them to boycott the SADC summit currently taking place in Harare. There has been fierce criticism against member states for ignoring the plight of pro-democracy activists. Many of them have reportedly been arrested and detained a few days before the summit started. Some commentators aroun...

Guest : Prof. Bonang Moh ale - Chancellor of the University of the Free State, Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School (JBS) and Chairman of both The Bidvest Group Limited and SBV Services   Guest : Buhle Hanise - Chartered Accounta nt and President of the African Women Chartered Accountants (returning to the discussion)   As we commemorate #WomensMonth, we kicked off a series of...

We met our first guest when she broke out into the industry back in 2022 after her mega-hit, Phakade Lami, rose to popularity. Since then, she has amassed over 400 million times on audio (Spotify, Apple, etc) as well as visual (Youtube) platforms. Her second studio album: Amagama has gone platinum and won multiple awards. This morning, he returns to our #FridayWindDown to share her new music in an...

The six days of violence which culminated in the infamous Marikana Massacre near Rustenburg in the North West province, are indelible memories for the relatives of the victims and the global community. Our reporter Sentleeng Lehihi and video journalist Jabu Oa Afrika look back at the days that led to the fateful events of 16 August 2012, and what has happened since…. Guest: Nomfundo Zondo – Execut...

The Progressive Civics Congress is tomorrow (Friday) staging a protest march against the Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Limpopo.  They say that the march is against corruption, maladministration, and also demanding service delivery from the municipality. The municipality has been in the news over the controversy surrounding the Municipal Manager who has been implicated in corruption Guest:  Ref...

As we continue our commemoration of Women's Month, we unpack an open letter that has been written to the Presidency on combatting period poverty. Without access to santiary products, many women and girls are hindered from going to school and seeking economic opportunities. The letter has called for the new Minister to bridge the gap on this inequality and have started the process of developing a c...

Guest: Advocate Brenda Makganyoha - Principal Family Advocate of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development For our Citizens Corner this morning we thought to educate you on the country’s maintenance laws. Issues of parental disputes are not new to all of us, whether married or single. Most of the time they get very complicated and ugly leaving the child to suffer. But then, for thos...

Guest: Yolan Friedmann - CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust As part of our Women’s Month series profiling some of the great work done by women in this country especially in professions that are mainly dominated by men, today we focus on the conservation sector. Yolan Friedmann is said to be the longest serving female CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, a conservation body. She joins us to talk...

We are literally less than five months away from the end of 2024 and so many of us are starting to complain about burnout whether at work or life in general. So the team thought instead of waiting for the end of the year, let’s rather prepare ourselves now to understand what we can do to save ourselves and stick to our outstanding goals.  Guest: Dr Laura Fisher - Head of Institutional Advancement,...

This morning Bryan is out and we introduce you to Luthando Mzilakazi who will be talking about some of the misunderstandings you may have around the handling of your money. Some of the things you may want clarity on regarding investments. Guest: Luthando Mzilikazi - Founder of a financial education brand called Money Views

There seems to be no end around the problem of teenage pregnancy in the country. Alarming reports state that children as young as between10 and 14 are falling pregnant. The 2023/24 figures show that close to 4-thousand girls under the age of 20 gave birth in public hospitals with the Eastern Cape being one of the provinces with the highest numbers. Where exactly can we point the finger and what ca...

The story of Chidimma Adetshina contesting in the Miss South Africa beauty pageant dominated the news agenda for almost a month with many South African calling for her to step down until she finally did. Over the years we've also seen the same type of outrage when it comes to issues of racism, be it by a business, school or any other entity. But then, would it be fair to ask whether we as South Af...

As we celebrate Women's Day today, remembering the 1956 anti-pass-law March to the Union Buildings by women from different backgrounds, we take a look at the education side of things. Especially the STEM subjects and how to get more young girls in that field. Businesswoman and philanthropist, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe raises a very important issue about society not doing enough to push young girls...

    Our next guest started this ensemble band back in 1998 with the hope that it would be a platform to empower black, female instrumentalists. She, alongside Zodwa Mabena and Thandi Mahlangu, graced local and international stages over 3 decades having performed for government dignitaries as well as sold-out audiences. This weekend, they come together again to commemorate #WomensMonth and celebrat...

The City of Johannesburg is one of the key metros in our country that’s housing the major financial institutions including the stock exchange. But sadly it is also the municipality that has not been able to allow a mayor to finish his or her term. We’ve seen some of the fiercest political wrangling with mayors removed through motions of no confidence. Two weeks ago members of civil society marched...

Guest: Jo-Ann Joffe - CEO of the Ronald McDonald House of Charities

We are coming to you live from the Wanders Golf course where MacDonald's is hosting their Red Socks Golf Day event to highlight some of their community building initiatives which forms part of their corporate social responsibility. One of their major ones is the Ronald McDonald House Charity, which is located in the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Park Town, Johannesburg. The accommodation o...

For our citizen’s corner this morning we thought to talk to those who are in community policing forums ensuring that their communities are safe. With the high rate of crime in this country, one knows that it is not easy having to come face to face with criminals who don’t think twice to cause harm or even kill. Just how effective are community policing forums in fighting crime and what sort of cha...